2-3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• To actively support the prevention of homelessness by providing a comprehensive housing options and advice service. In addition to this, fulfilling the statutory obligations in respect of homelessness and access to housing solutions and work with, partner organisations.
  
• Under the guidance of the Housing Needs Team Lead, the post-holder will be responsible for undertaking timely and appropriate assessments of applicants seeking  support, from the Local Authority
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• To investigate, assess, assist, advise and determine customers housing options, providing the Council’s statutory obligations in relation to housing advice and homeless services including the s184 notifications and direct communication via phone, email or in person, with members of the public seeking support or advice
  
• To ensure that the Council complies with its statutory duties in providing the above, with particular reference to the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and Parts VI and VII, the Housing Act, taking into account, the relevant codes of guidance, case law and agreed legislative and service standards
  
• To actively work with clients to prevent their homelessness. By assisting them to retain their existing accommodation or secure alternative housing when all other housing options or solutions are exhausted. To actively pursue further housing options by referring to the Private Rented Sector team and supported housing accommodation providers as appropriate.
  
• To negotiate with landlords, family members and other agencies, both statutory and non-statutory to find the best solutions to clients housing needs and seeking to prevent homelessness wherever possible
  

Essential Experience Required

• Past experience in homeless prevention work, tasks and law is essential.
  
• Min. 2 years’ experience of the current homelessness legislation, Part 7, Homeless Reduction Act, Approach, Prevention work is essential.
  
  

Essential Qualification Required

• General education qualification is essential.
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 37 hours per week
  
• The role requires a DBS.
  
• The role is hybrid. Candidate needs to attend Slough Offices 3 days per week from 09:00 to 17:00
  

The role closes soon, please apply ASAP.